"Yes!" Qingyunzi nodded, holding a cyan longsword, and walked nimbly into the depths of the wasteland, probing the surroundings as he went. Snow Empress led her disciples, following behind Qingyunzi, proceeding cautiously. The Ziwei Emperor Bell hovered above their heads, its purple light flickering slightly, suppressing the surrounding yin and evil energy.
The group walked through the wasteland for about an hour. The yellow sand grew thicker and thicker, visibility decreased, and the eerie atmosphere around them grew stronger. Moreover, they could clearly hear the mournful wails and howls of ghosts coming from all around them, which sent chills down their spines.
"Holy Maiden, something's wrong. The surrounding evil energy is getting stronger and stronger, and I can sense many powerful evil entities approaching us." Qingyunzi stopped and turned to Snow Empress, his tone grave and his eyes filled with vigilance. He could sense that a great deal of powerful evil energy was hidden around them, and there were many of them. Clearly, the people of the Underworld had set up an ambush in this wasteland again.
The Snow Empress also stopped and activated her Ziwei Emperor Power to investigate the surrounding movements. She could clearly sense that there were hundreds of Yin and evil energies hidden around her. Among them, some Yin and evil energies were extremely powerful, with cultivation reaching the Seventh Transformation of Dragon Transformation Realm. There was even one Yin and evil energy that had reached the Eighth Transformation of Dragon Transformation. Obviously, the Underworld experts who ambushed them this time were even more powerful than the General Black Armor from before.
"Everyone, don't panic! Stay put and prepare for battle!" Snow Empress said to her disciples, her tone firm. The Ziwei Emperor Bell in her hand blazed with purple light, exuding imperial might and suppressing the surrounding evil energy. " Qingyunzi, you stay by my side. We'll face the enemies ahead together. The rest of you disciples, cooperate with each other to hold off the surrounding Yin soldiers and demons. Don't underestimate them!"
"Yes!" the disciples responded in unison, circulating their spiritual energy, gripping their weapons, and standing ready for battle. Their eyes were filled with determination. Although they knew that this enemy was even stronger than before, they did not back down. Instead, they were prepared for battle and ready to fight to the death against the evil forces of the Underworld.
Just then, a cold and arrogant voice came from the yellow sand. "Hahaha, Snow Empress, Qingyunzi, you have indeed fallen into my ambush! I have been waiting for you here for a long time. Today, I will make you all perish here, and the Ziwei Emperor Bell should belong to me!" As the voice fell, countless black figures surged out of the yellow sand, densely packed, Shrouding the Heavens. There were Yin soldiers and disciples of the Underworld, as well as many demons and monsters controlled by the Underworld. The leader was wearing black armor, holding a black spear, and exuding a strong sinister aura. His cultivation had reached the mid-stage of the Eighth Transformation of Dragon Transformation, which was even higher than Snow Empress's cultivation.
"Who are you?" the Snow Empress coldly shouted, manipulating the Ziwei Emperor Bell, which hovered before her. The Emperor Bell blazed with purple light, exuding imperial might, and her tone carried a hint of authority. " The General Black Armor from before has already been defeated by us. You dare to obstruct us? You're simply overestimating yourself!"
The Underworld general sneered, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. " General Black Armor? That piece of trash dares to compare himself to me? I am the Netherworld General of the Underworld, ordered by the Great Emperor Fengdu to ambush you here, seize the Ziwei Emperor Bell, and prevent you from finding the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant! Snow Empress, you are nothing but a little girl who has just broken through to the Eighth Transformation of Dragon Transformation Realm, yet you dare to speak so arrogantly before me. Today, I will show you what true strength is!"
With a slight movement of the black spear in Netherworld General's hand, a black spear aura shot towards the Snow Empress. It was as fast as lightning and contained a powerful evil force. Wherever it passed, yellow sand filled the sky, and the air was corroded and shattered.
The Snow Empress's expression changed. She could sense that the power of this spear-like aura was even stronger than the General Black Armor's Netherworld Slash. Daring not to be careless, she immediately circulated the Ziwei Emperor Power within her body, manipulating the Ziwei Emperor Bell to bombard the spear-like aura. " Ziwei Emperor Technique, Second Form: Emperor Bell Breaks Evil!"
"Clang!" The Ziwei Emperor Bell and the spear collided, producing a crisp metallic clang. Mars flew, and purple light intertwined with black, sinister energy. A powerful shockwave spread outwards, whipping up the surrounding yellow sand and forming a massive sand wall. The Snow Empress felt a powerful, sinister force rush towards her, and her body involuntarily retreated. A sweet taste rose in her throat, and she spat out a mouthful of blood. Her Ziwei Emperor Power had been significantly depleted, and her aura had weakened considerably.
"Holy Maiden!" Qingyunzi shouted, brandishing his cyan longsword. Streams of cyan sword energy bombarded Netherworld General. At the same time, he moved to stand in front of Snow Empress, watching Netherworld General warily. " Netherworld General, if you have the guts, come at me! Don't harm the Holy Maiden!"
"Oh? A mere cultivator at the Sixth Transformation of Dragon Transformation dares to act arrogantly in front of me? He's simply courting death!" Netherworld General sneered, swinging his black spear. A black spear aura shot towards Qingyunzi with lightning speed, containing powerful and sinister energy.
Qingyunzi's face was pale. He knew that his cultivation was far inferior to that of Netherworld General, and he was no match for the spear-like energy. However, he did not retreat. Instead, he channeled all the spiritual energy within his body, and the azure longsword in his hand condensed into a huge sword shadow, blasting towards the spear-like energy. " Qingyun Sword Technique, Ultimate Form, Qingyun Breaks Evil!"
"Boom!" The sword shadow and the spear energy collided with a loud bang. The sword shadow was instantly shattered by the spear energy. The powerful shockwave forced Qingyunzi to retreat repeatedly, spitting out a mouthful of blood. His wounds reopened, and blood stained his Daoist robe. His aura became extremely weak, and he was almost unable to hold on.
" Qingyunzi!" Seeing this, the Snow Empress's eyes flashed with grief and anger. She used the remaining Ziwei Emperor Power to control the Ziwei Emperor Bell, blasting it towards the Netherworld General Emperor Bell surged to its peak, and the bell's resounding chime shook the heavens and earth, pressing down on the Netherworld General. " Ziwei Emperor Technique, Third Form: Emperor's Might Suppresses the World!"
Netherworld General's expression changed. He could sense that the power of this attack was much stronger than the previous ones. He dared not be careless and immediately circulated all the Yin energy within his body. The black spear in his hand condensed into a huge spear shadow and blasted towards the Ziwei Emperor Bell. " Netherworld Spear Technique, Ultimate Form, Netherworld Breaks the Emperor!"
With a deafening roar, the Ziwei Emperor Bell collided with the spear shadow. The purple light instantly engulfed the black spear shadow, and the powerful shockwave shook the entire Deathly Silent Wasteland. Yellow sand flew everywhere, and visibility was almost zero.